General Information
times of forays
All start 10.00am and aim to finish by 12.30pm
(Photo: Russula caerulea - Humpback Brittlegill)
attire
Wear suitable shoes or boots as areas can sometimes be wet and muddy.
In some areas you will also need to cover arms and legs to prevent picking up ticks which can transmit Lyme disease, a nasty illness which is becoming more prevalent
(Photo: Pholiota squarrosa - Shaggy Scalycap)
equipment
Useful aids are notebook and pencil, pocket identification guide, a knife with a folding blade of less than 8 cm, hand trowel, hand lens, a basket and some small containers.
(Photo: Geastrum triplex - Collared Eartstar)
dogs
Please do not bring dogs without prior permission from the leader of that particular foray. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times, especially so on nature reserves and private estates.
It is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after their dog.
(Photo: Scutellinia trechispora - Eyelash Cups)
eating fungi
Many species are good to eat but you should always take great care on selecting fungi for the table.
Some fungi regarded as delicacies by some can cause upset to others. Always try a small quantity first if eating any mushroom for the first time.
If in doubt do not eat it.
Please note that fungi must not be picked for eating on any SSSI.
On other reserves or forays, taking a small quantity of common edible species per person may be tolerated but over picking must be avoided so as to leave fungi for the enjoyment of others and for their further propagationThe Nottinghamshire Fungi Group cannot and will not take responsibility for any poisonous or allergic reactions that may occur after eating any fungus.
DO NOT ACCEPT ADVICE FROM OTHERS REGARDING THE EDIBILITY OF FUNGI BECAUSE THAT PERSON MIGHT BE MISTAKEN OR YOU MIGHT HAVE AN UNUSUAL REACTION.
UNLESS YOU YOURSELF ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FUNGI IS SAFE THEN DO NOT EAT IT.
(Photo: Leccinum scabrum - Brown Birch Bolete)
Forays
forays
We hold 2-3 forays in the spring and 8-10 in the autumn. We meet and head to a location selected by the foray leader based on the time of year and recent weather conditions. We then explore the area, searching for fungi and recording our findings. Our group includes both absolute beginners and experienced mycologists. Experts will be on hand to assist with identification. It's important to note where you found the fungi, as well as the habitat and substrate. All this information gets recorded and published by our Recorder. Foray reports of previous forays are available on this website so you can check forays you have attended and complete further research.
(Photo: Arcyria denudata - Carnival Candy Slime Mould)
